Facebook has revealed plans to utilise connected TV platforms, such as Apple TV and Roku, to sell video ads. These ads would then be run through the social media giant’s own ad network. “We are testing how to best deliver video ads through Audience Network to people watching content on connected TVs. Our goal is […]
Freeview has launched a new mobile app, Freeview FV, allowing Australian viewers to watch live streaming of 16 TV channels and catch-up content from the free to air networks on the go. Live-streaming channels available at launch include: ABC, SBS, Seven, Channel 9, TEN, ONE, ABC2/ABC KIDS, ABC ME, ABC News 24, 7TWO, 7Mate, 7Flix, […]
Comcast and Netflix have confirmed that the Netflix service will launch on millions of X1 devices across the US next week. Integrated throughout the platform, X1 customers with Netflix subscriptions will be able easily to browse and access over the Internet the extensive online collection of Netflix TV shows and movies alongside the live, on […]
Over one third of Italians access online streaming services (36 per cent) and they do so from an average of 2 or 3 devices, with a prevalence of smartphones and tablets. According to a report by Italy’s Institute for Competitiveness (I-Com), the number of subscribers to SVoD services should exceed 2 million by the end […]
After a successful Beta test, Telefónica’s pay TV platform Movistar Plus will be available from December 5th on Renfe’s high speed trains (AVE Madrid-Seville) to 20 million potential customers in Spain. The service, branded PlayRenfe, will enable travellers to enjoy wifi, broadband Internet access, live TV and a wide catalogue of TV films and series […]
NBCUniversal has further expanded its TV Everywhere footprint on connected devices with the launch of USA Now on Amazon Fire TV. Customers with Fire TV or Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote who authenticate via their pay TV provider can now access full seasons, and current and past episodes of hit series from USA. […]
Kantar Media and VINEX, the industry group of Netherlands online publishers, have delivered a new panel for Internet audience measurement. The service replaces the previous Internet measurement contract operated by GfK. “The Dutch media industry demands a new standard for measurement of all media consumed on the internet.” commented Richard Asquith, Global CEO of Audience […]
More than a quarter of British consumers (13.9 million or 27 per cent of the adult population) subscribe to video streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Video, according to research published by YouGov and subscription commerce, billing and finance solutions provider Zuora. The rising popularity of these services has a huge effect on TV […]
More efficient encoding (HEVC) introduced to products to help pave the way for future UHD (Ultra High Definition) services is one of the key elements of the DTG’s D-Book 9, the industry-determined, next-generation, universally-deployed specification which supports future interactive services and enables the transition towards HbbTV. Open, democratic and supportive of public policy, the D-Book […]
Orange Spain is rebranding its convergent package with the launch of a new integrated offer ‘Love’ which will replace the Canguro services. The company is launching a huge media campaign based on the The Beatles’ song All You Need Is Love to raise awareness of the new package. The rebranded package will include all services […]